Old Macdonald Had a Farm | Tuff Tray Inspiration Planning Booklet
Sing, count, explore and play!
Bring the much loved nursery rhyme Old Macdonald Had a Farm to life with this engaging, hands on small world play invitation from The Early Years Edit.
Designed with little learners in mind, this printable planning booklet helps you transform a simple tuff tray into a wonderful farmyard full of opportunities for imaginative play, sensory exploration, communication and early mathematical learning.
Using familiar farm animals, natural materials and everyday resources, children can explore different textures, practise animal sounds, develop new vocabulary and bring the nursery rhyme to life through meaningful, open ended play.
What's included?
A beautifully illustrated farm themed play invitation
Suggested resources and natural materials
Simple step by step setup guidance
Key vocabulary to introduce during play
Ideas to extend children's learning
Opportunities to explore animal sounds, counting, movement and imaginative play
Learning through play
This invitation supports several areas of the EYFS, including communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, physical development, mathematics, expressive arts and design, and understanding the world.
Perfect for: Childminders, nurseries, preschools, early years classrooms and home learning.
Whether you're exploring farm animals, celebrating nursery rhymes or simply looking for a lovely new tuff tray invitation, this resource offers an easy way to create meaningful learning experiences through play.
Digital Download: This is a printable PDF resource. No physical items are included.
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